Nothing Phone (4a) vs Sharp Aquos R11

The Nothing Phone (4a) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Sharp Aquos R11 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads — 74/100 vs 62/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (4a) has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5100); the Sharp Aquos R11 is faster in AnTuTu (2,314,417 vs 1,039,119).

The Sharp Aquos R11 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (4a)

Performance 60
Display 80
Camera 61
Battery 53
Portability 59
Value for money 58

Sharp Aquos R11

Performance 81
Display 90
Camera 76
Battery 49
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (4a) better?

  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 36W
  • Lighter: 190g vs 195g

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better portability (59/100 vs 52/100)

What makes Sharp Aquos R11 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2314417 vs 1039119
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2072 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6649 vs 3168
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (4a) vs the Sharp Aquos R11, the Sharp Aquos R11 scores 12 points higher (74/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

Nothing Phone (4a): The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users.
Sharp Aquos R11: The Sharp Aquos R11 is a better fit for gamers and power users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (4a) Sharp Aquos R11
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 1039119 2314417
Geekbench Single 1223 2072
Geekbench Multi 3168 6649
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
Resolution 2412x1080 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 45W 36W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 38 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.6×8.6 mm 156.0×74.0×8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 195 g
Launch price $349 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
61
camera

Sharp Aquos R11

  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 38MP
  • Front: 50MP
76
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2412x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Sharp Aquos R11

  • 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (4a)

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery

Sharp Aquos R11

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 36W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (4a) and Sharp Aquos R11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (4a) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
62/100
1039119 AnTuTu
Sharp Aquos R11 Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
74/100 +55.1%
2314417 AnTuTu

Sharp Aquos R11 leads Nothing Phone (4a) by 55.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (4a)

$349

Sharp Aquos R11

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (81/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R11 notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (4a) (76/100 vs 61/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Sharp Aquos R11 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (4a) is a bit better (59/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Sharp Aquos R11?

The Sharp Aquos R11 is noticeably better than the Nothing Phone (4a) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (4a) and the Sharp Aquos R11?

The Nothing Phone (4a) has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Sharp Aquos R11 — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Sharp Aquos R11?

The Sharp Aquos R11 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 61/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (4a) or the Sharp Aquos R11?

The Sharp Aquos R11 leads on performance (81/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (4a) over the Sharp Aquos R11?

The Nothing Phone (4a) is a better fit for active users. The Sharp Aquos R11 is a better fit for gamers and power users.